2019 Chevrolet Colorado power train problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Torque converter shutter makes vehicle lunge forward while driving. Feels like something pushes you from behind. On a wet road and especially in a curve this could cause rear wheels to slide.”
filed Mar 30, 2026
“I experienced shuttering when accelerating, leaving Treasure Island garage. I got on the freeway and drove 11 miles. I experienced shuttering again after waiting at a red light. I experienced final shuttering after reaching another red light. Had it towed to the dealership and was told that the…”
filed Jan 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Colorado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Colorado | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Colorado | 13 | 11% |
| 2023 Colorado | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 Colorado | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Colorado | 10 | 14% |
| 2020 Colorado | 32 | 41% |
| 2018 Colorado | 78 | 43% |
| 2017 Colorado | 106 | 49% |
| 2016 Colorado | 96 | 14% |
| 2015 Colorado | 44 | 9% |
| 2012 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 Colorado | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.